DETROIT (WWJ) — It’s Detroit’s newest museum, and it isn’t easy to find. But it’s worth a visit.
The Arsenal of Democracy Museum, located in an industrial area of Detroit’s west side, is a collection of artifacts, vehicles and other memorabilia that showcase the effort it took to win World War II.
“We have the real stuff,” says museum founder John LInd. “You can feel it. You can touch it. You can smell it.”
The collection features a lot of classic vehicles, including halftracks, landing gear, jeeps and even a completely restored staff car. The walls feature newspaper clippings and signs that have a military connection…